TY - BOOK AU - Sorrentino,Sheila A. AU - Remmert,Leighann N. TI - Mosby's essentials for nursing assistants SN - 9780323523929 AV - RT84 .S67 2019 U1 - 610.7306 PY - 2019/// CY - St. Louis, Missouri PB - Elsevier KW - Nurses' aides KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Nursing KW - Care of the sick KW - Nursing Assistants KW - Nursing Care KW - methods KW - Handbook KW - Handbooks and manuals KW - fast KW - lcgft KW - Guides et manuels KW - rvmgf N1 - Includes index; 1. Introduction to Health Care -- 2. The Person's Rights -- 3. The Nursing Assistant -- 4. Ethics and Laws -- 5. Student and Work Ethics -- 6. Health Team Communications -- 7. Understanding the Person -- 8. Body Structure and Function -- 9. The Older Person -- 10. Safety Needs -- 11. Preventing Falls -- 12. Restraint Alternatives and Restraints -- 13. Preventing Infection -- 14. Body Mechanics -- 15. Moving the Person -- 16. Transferring the Person -- 17. Comfort Needs -- 18. Hygiene Needs -- 19. Grooming Needs -- 20. Urinary Needs -- 21. Urinary Catheters -- 22. Bowel Needs -- 23. Nutrition Needs -- 24. Fluid Needs -- 25. Measurements -- 26. Collecting Specimens -- 27. Exercise and Activity Needs -- 28. Wound Care -- 29. Pressure Injuries -- 30. Oxygen Needs -- 31. Rehabilitation Needs -- 32. Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems -- 33. Common Health Problems -- 34. Mental Health Disorders -- 35. Confusion and Dementia -- 36. Emergency Care -- 37. End-of-Life Care -- 38. Getting a Job N2 - "Provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. Known for its reader-friendly approach, and bright visual presentation, the text covers OBRA-mandated content including step-by-step procedures for 76 skills covered on the latest NATSEP certification exams. With focus on quality of life in the patient/person and self-pride in the nursing assistant this concise text emphasizes the importance of treating residents with respect while providing safe, competent, and efficient care. New features include Focus on Math to help you master the formulas and calculations necessary for safe and effective caregiving and Focus on Pride: Application, which directs you to focus on residents' emotional and mental needs during specific procedures." -- Provided by publisher ER -